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Monday, 22 August 2016

Bakar Bhaji ~ Spicy Pumkin Curry

Bhakar Bhaji means spicy pumkin curry. This pumkin curry has wonderful colour, texture and taste. You would love this curry even you don't ever like pumkin. This type of curry is mainly made in Vidarbha (a region of Maharastra) for feast of festivals and marrige ceremony.

Ingredients:

Pumkin- 250 gm

Dry coconut, grated- 1 tbsp

Poppy seeds- 1 tsp

Sesame seeds- 1 tbsp

Goda masala- ½ tsp

Red chili powder- 1 tsp or to taste

Turmeric powder- ½ tsp

Tamarind pulp- 1 tsp

Mustard seeds- 1 tsp

Salt- to taste,

Jaggery- ¼ tsp

Asafoetida/hing- ¼ tsp

Oil- 3 to 4 tbsp

Fresh coriander for garnishing, finely chopped- a handful

Method:

Peel and cut pumkin into cubes.

Dry roast sesame seeds, dry coconut, poppy seeds together in the kadai. When they become crisp and light brown, remove.

Grind coarsaly together coconut, poppy seeds, sesame seeds.

Heat oil in a kadai and add mustard seeds. When they splutter, turmeric powder and hing. Saute for a second.

Then add chopped pumpkin and mix well.

Add chilli powder and saute a while.

Add ½ cup water and salt. Cover and let cook until pumpkin is tender. Do not overcook.